Personal Counselor

Berkeley College is seeking a Personal Counselor who will be responsible for providing counseling services to students that address their personal, interpersonal, academic, and career concerns through short-term individual therapy, group counseling, psycho-educational workshops, referrals, and crisis intervention/ management. This position also requires collaboration with the Student Development & Campus Life department and the Office of Accessibility Services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally competent short-term individual and group counseling. 
• Provide crisis intervention, assessment, and counseling services to students. 
• Assist in creating ADA accommodation plans for students with disabilities.
• Assist students in obtaining referrals for long-term therapy and local community resources. 
• Maintain a referral network to area resources. 
• Collaborate and consult with college faculty and staff to ensure student care and well-being.
• Participate in activities that promote counseling services such as new student orientation, health service fairs, co-curricular partnerships, classroom visits, and other outreach and psychoeducational programs and activities. 
• Participate in Student Development & Campus Life departmental meetings and activities.  
• Provide culturally competent short-term individual and group counseling.

Salary Range:   $50,000 - $58,000

Job Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Two years of clinical experience working with young adults, preferably in a college setting.
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, sensitivity, knowledge, and experience in working with students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong clinical skills and a solid understanding of college mental health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in working with two or more of the following specialty areas: Substance abuse, trauma, disability services, college students, and veterans.
• Knowledge of local mental health and social service resources.
• Licensed or license-eligible as LCSW, LPC, or equivalent. 

Location: Newark, NJ  and Woodbridge, NJ

Berkeley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering tolerance, acceptance, and understanding in our community, by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives to the College. 

Salary : $50,000 - $58,000